Love Found, Siblings Feared: Donor-Conceived Couple's Journey

Arthur and Audrey Kermalvezen met in 2010 and experienced 'love at first sight.' Their relationship quickly developed, but a significant concern arose: could they be siblings? Both were conceived using sperm donations from limited available banks in Paris. This possibility prompted them to investigate their genetic heritage.

Navigating France's stringent laws regarding genetic testing and donor anonymity proved challenging. The couple found a doctor willing to facilitate a genetic test, which ultimately revealed they are not related. However, seeking further certainty, Audrey pursued legal avenues to confirm the results, but her appeals were rejected.

Despite the legal hurdles, Arthur and Audrey married and later had three children. Information gathered during Audrey's pregnancies helped a doctor confirm their donors were from different birth years, further validating they were not half-siblings. Arthur later took a home DNA test, which corroborated the findings.

Arthur successfully connected with his sperm donor, and Audrey discovered a DNA match to her biological sister. Inspired by their journey and the experiences of other donor-conceived individuals, Arthur and Audrey established an association called Origines, advocating for the right to know one's biological origins.